Vulnerability Description
NVIDIA Container Toolkit for Linux contains a Time-of-Check Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) vulnerability when used with default configuration, where a crafted container image could gain access to the host file system. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | Nvidia Container Toolkit | < 1.17.4 |
| Nvidia | Nvidia Gpu Operator | < 24.9.2 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5616Vendor Advisory
- https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/incomplete-patch-in-nvidia-toolkit.htmlExploitPress/Media Coverage
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-23359?
CVE-2025-23359 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.3 (HIGH). NVIDIA Container Toolkit for Linux contains a Time-of-Check Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) vulnerability when used with default configuration, where a crafted container image could gain access to the host file ...
How severe is CVE-2025-23359?
CVE-2025-23359 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-23359?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nvidia Nvidia Container Toolkit, Nvidia Nvidia Gpu Operator, Linux Linux Kernel.